Happenings

Rebeca Méndez selected to be inducted to the One Club Creative Hall of Fame. The Creative Hall of Fame was first established in 1961 with the induction of Leo Burnett. At that time it was named the Copywriters Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Copy Club of New York. The Creative Hall of Fame is considered by many to be the highest honor given in the advertising, design and creative industries. Other inductees include, Saul Bass, Steve Jobs, Massimo and Lella Vignielli, and Paul Rand.

The Medal of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)—the most distinguished in the field—is awarded to individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements, services or other contributions to the field of design and visual communication. Medals have been awarded since 1920 to individuals who have set standards of excellence over a lifetime of work or have made individual contributions to innovation within the practice of design. The contribution may be in the practice of design, teaching, writing or leadership of the profession. Past AIGA Medalists include, Charles and Ray Eames, Josef Albers, Richard Avedon, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Alvin Lustig, April Greiman, Paula Scher, John Maeda, Ellen Lupton, Stefan Sagmeister, and Paola Antonelli, to name a few. The Medal will be awarded to Professor Méndez at the 2017 AIGA awards gala on Friday, April 21 in New York City.